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Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Budget of Finance, Ways and Means of Finance, Ways & Means Committee Bill TextAppropriations - Makes appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain legislative enactments passed during the 2007 session of the 105th General Assembly. - Fiscal Summary for *HB0469 / SB0572Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 02/21/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Budget of FW&M Bill TextAppropriations - Prohibits expenditure of funds not appropriated by the general assembly with exception of specifically designated federal funds and cases of emergency declared by the governor. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 51. Fiscal Summary for HB0939 / *SB0307Other Fiscal Impact - The fiscal impact of this bill is dependent upon the General Assembly convening for special sessions to make appropriations for certain expansion funds. If such special sessions were held, the increase to state expenditures is estimated to be $100,000 per week. If the General Assembly elected to not convene for such special sessions, some expansion funds would be held in reserve until the General Assembly appropriates such funding in the subsequent session. This impact is dependent upon two unknown and offsetting factors: future rates of inflation and future interest earnings. A portion of state expenditures are price sensitive within a fiscal year (e.g. gasoline and certain [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/27/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm. Bill TextAppropriations - Prohibits expenditure of funds not appropriated by the general assembly with exception of specifically designated federal funds and cases of emergency declared by the governor. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 51. Fiscal Summary for *SB0307 / HB0939Other Fiscal Impact - The fiscal impact of this bill is dependent upon the General Assembly convening for special sessions to make appropriations for certain expansion funds. If such special sessions were held, the increase to state expenditures is estimated to be $100,000 per week. If the General Assembly elected to not convene for such special sessions, some expansion funds would be held in reserve until the General Assembly appropriates such funding in the subsequent session. This impact is dependent upon two unknown and offsetting factors: future rates of inflation and future interest earnings. A portion of state expenditures are price sensitive within a fiscal year (e.g. gasoline and certain [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/20/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate F,W&M Comm. Bill TextAppropriations - Makes appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of certain legislative enactments passed during the 2007 session of the 105th General Assembly. - Fiscal Summary for SB0572 / *HB0469Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 02/22/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm. Bill TextAutopsies - Requires that the body or remains of any dead human subject to an autopsy or pathology examination be delivered to the next of kin "within 15 days" after the completion of the autopsy or pathology examination, instead of "as soon as practicable" after the autopsy or exam. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 68. Fiscal Summary for SB2250 / *HB2331MINIMAL
Latest Action: 06/06/2007 - Action Deferred in Subcommittee Budget of Finance, Ways and Means to 6/7/2007 Bill TextBond Issues - Authorizes the state of Tennessee, acting by resolution of its funding board, to issue and sell its interest-bearing bonds and bond anticipation notes for certain purposes. - Fiscal Summary for *HB0468 / SB0573Increase State Expenditures - $5,555,000 - 1st Year Debt Service $82,315,000 Over life of the bonds $50,500,000 Principal $31,815,000 Interest
Latest Action: 02/20/2007 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate F,W&M Comm. Bill TextBond Issues - Authorizes the state of Tennessee, acting by resolution of its funding board, to issue and sell its interest-bearing bonds and bond anticipation notes for certain purposes. - Fiscal Summary for SB0573 / *HB0468Increase State Expenditures - $5,555,000 - 1st Year Debt Service $82,315,000 Over life of the bonds $50,500,000 Principal $31,815,000 Interest
Latest Action: 02/22/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill TextCivil Service - Requires the commissioner of personnel to consult with the commissioner of finance and administration prior to recommending amendments to the career service pay plan; requires person making an emergency appointment in a career service position to provide a written record of why the appointment is deemed an emergency and what salary will be paid for the appointment. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 8. Fiscal Summary for *HB2290 / SB2269Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 02/22/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate S&L Govt. Comm. Bill TextCivil Service - Requires the commissioner of personnel to consult with the commissioner of finance and administration prior to recommending amendments to the career service pay plan; requires person making an emergency appointment in a career service position to provide a written record of why the appointment is deemed an emergency and what salary will be paid for the appointment. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 8. Fiscal Summary for SB2269 / *HB2290Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Failed In Subcommittee Civil Practice and Procedure of Judiciary of Judiciary Committee Bill TextConstitutional Amendments - Provides for the direct popular election of the state attorney general. - Fiscal Summary for *HJR0101Increase State Expenditures - $20,000 One-Time
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Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Action Deferred in Subcommittee Budget of Finance, Ways and Means to Constitutional Amendment Calendar Bill TextConstitutional Amendments - Provides for voter election of the lieutenant governor and the secretary of state; assigns certain qualifications and duties. - Fiscal Summary for *SJR0687Increase State Expenditures - $20,000/One-Time Bill Summary for *SJR0687 ON FEBRUARY 28, 2008, THE SENATE COMPLETED THE FIRST READING OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 687. ON MARCH 3, 2008, THE SENATE COMPLETED THE SECOND READING OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 687. ON MARCH 6, 2008, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND COMPLETED THE FIRST READING OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 687, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 requires the secretary of state to be elected independent from the slate that includes the governor and the lieutenant governor. This amendment clarifies that the lieutenant governor would be the governor's deputy and perform duties within the executive branch of government. ON MARCH 10, 2008, THE SENATE COMPLETED THE SECOND READING [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/20/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Budget of FW&M Bill TextCompanion Bill SB4096. Budget Procedures - Moves the beginning date of the state's fiscal year to June 1st and the ending date to May 31st. - Amends TCA Section 9-1-101. Fiscal Summary for *HB4028 / SB4096Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $1,000,000/One-Time Bill Summary for *HB4028 / SB4096 Beginning June 1, 2010, this bill moves the commencement date of the state's fiscal year from July 1 to June 1, and the conclusion date from June 30 to May 31. This bill would take effect on July 1, 2009.
Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Budget of Finance, Ways and Means of Finance, Ways & Means Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB4095. Budget Procedures - Enacts the "Taxpayer Transparency Act"; requires the commissioner of finance and administration to create and maintain a searchable budget database Web site detailing certain state budgetary information. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 51. Fiscal Summary for *HB4034 / SB4095Increase State Expenditures - $3,616,000 / One-Time Exceeds $500,000 / Recurring Bill Summary for *HB4034 / SB4095 This bill requires the department of finance and administration to create and maintain a searchable budget database Web site detailing where, for what purpose, and what revenues are achieved for all taxpayer investments in state government. The Web site required by this bill would be available to the public at no cost. This bill requires that the Web site initially be available no later than [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB4034. Budget Procedures - Enacts the "Taxpayer Transparency Act"; requires the commissioner of finance and administration to create and maintain a searchable budget database Web site detailing certain state budgetary information. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 51. Fiscal Summary for SB4095 / *HB4034Increase State Expenditures - $3,616,000 / One-Time Exceeds $500,000 / Recurring Bill Summary for SB4095 / *HB4034 This bill requires the department of finance and administration to create and maintain a searchable budget database Web site detailing where, for what purpose, and what revenues are achieved for all taxpayer investments in state government. The Web site required by this bill would be available to the public at no cost. This bill requires that the Web site initially be available no later than [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Finance, Ways and Means Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB4028. Budget Procedures - Moves the beginning date of the state's fiscal year to June 1st and the ending date to May 31st. - Amends TCA Section 9-1-101. Fiscal Summary for SB4096 / *HB4028Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $1,000,000/One-Time Bill Summary for SB4096 / *HB4028 Beginning June 1, 2010, this bill moves the commencement date of the state's fiscal year from July 1 to June 1, and the conclusion date from June 30 to May 31. This bill would take effect on July 1, 2009.
Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Placed on Calendar Government Operations Committee for 05/07/2008 Bill TextChildren's Services, Dept. of - Removes authority for community services agency board to acquire or dispose of real or personal property or any interest therein, including rights or easements, on either a temporary or long-term basis by gift, purchase, transfer, foreclosure, lease, or otherwise. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 5 and Title 4, Part 29. Fiscal Summary for *HB4120 / SB4164MINIMAL
Latest Action: 05/02/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of Senate F,W&M Comm. Bill TextChildren's Services, Dept. of - Removes authority for community services agency board to acquire or dispose of real or personal property or any interest therein, including rights or easements, on either a temporary or long-term basis by gift, purchase, transfer, foreclosure, lease, or otherwise. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 5 and Title 4, Part 29. Fiscal Summary for SB4164 / *HB4120MINIMAL
Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud. Comm. Bill TextConstitutional Amendments - Provides for popular election of the lieutenant governor and the secretary of state; assigns certain qualifications and duties. - Fiscal Summary for *SJR0661Increase State Expenditures - $20,000/One-Time
Latest Action: 04/14/2008 - Withdrawn. Bill TextCompanion Bill SB2704. Pensions and Retirement Benefits - Allows, under certain circumstances, a retired member of the consolidated retirement system to return to service in certain year-round positions while continuing to receive his or her retirement allowance. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 36, Part 8. Fiscal Summary for HB4008 / *SB2704Increase State Expenditures - $4,672,400/Annual Amortized Cost Increase Local Expenditures - Exceeds $4,000,000/Permissive Increase Federal/Other Expenditures - $1,557,400/Annual Amortized Cost Bill Summary for HB4008 / *SB2704 Under present law, any retired member or prior class member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system (TCRS) and any retiree of a local retirement fund receiving TCRS benefits may return to service temporarily in a position covered by the TCRS and continue to draw such [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Signed by Governor. Bill TextCompanion Bill SB4162. Public Funds and Financing - Specifies that the present law requirement for each agency of state government to establish and maintain internal accounting and administrative controls applies to institutions of higher education; requires such entities to annually perform a management assessment of risk. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 18. Fiscal Summary for *HB4118 / SB4162 Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB4118 / SB4162 Present law requires each agency of state government to maintain internal accounting and administrative controls to provide reasonable assurance that: (1) Obligations and costs are in compliance with applicable law; (2) Funds, property, and other assets are safeguarded against waste, loss, unauthorized use, or misappropriation; and (3) Revenues and expenditures [...] show full description
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